ORS 242.766
Appointment or rejection of certified candidates by appointing power

  • probation
  • discharge
  • demotion

(1)

The appointing power shall appoint one of the certified candidates to the vacant position, on probation for a period of 12 months. If the appointing power considers the certified candidates unqualified for the vacant position it may reject the names of the certified candidates for appointment by submitting a written statement of the reasons for the rejection to the commission. The commission shall investigate and decide on the validity of the reasons submitted. Religious, racial and political reasons shall not be considered as valid reasons for rejection.

(2)

If the rejection of the appointing power is approved by the commission, the commission shall immediately certify to the appointing power the name and address of the next eligible candidate standing highest upon the register for the classification and grade to which the position belongs, and return the name of the rejected candidate to the same position on the eligible register from which the candidate was certified. The appointing power and the commission shall proceed in this manner for all rejected candidates until a qualified candidate is found for the vacant position.

(3)

If the rejection of the appointing power is not approved by the commission, the commission shall immediately notify the appointing power, in writing, that the reasons for rejection of the certified candidate or candidates are not sufficient for rejection, and upon receipt of this notice from the commission, the appointing power shall immediately appoint the certified candidate in question to the position for which the candidate was originally certified.

(4)

If the person on probation is a new appointee, the appointing power may discharge that person without regard to ORS 242.798 (Dismissal, demotion, suspension or deprivation of special privileges only for cause) to 242.804 (Appeal from finding of commission) and in a like manner appoint another certified candidate and so continue until a qualified candidate has been found.

(5)

If the person on probation has been promoted, the appointing power may demote such person only for cause specified in ORS 242.796 (Grounds for dismissal, demotion, suspension or deprivation of special privileges), and in the manner provided in ORS 242.798 (Dismissal, demotion, suspension or deprivation of special privileges only for cause) to 242.804 (Appeal from finding of commission). If the reasons for such demotion are deemed insufficient by the commission, the demoted candidate shall, notwithstanding such demotion, be restored to the promoted position upon such conditions or terms as may be imposed by the commission.

(6)

If a person who has taken a promotional examination and been appointed to a position in a higher classification or grade on probation, fails to qualify for the position in the higher classification or grade within the probationary period, the person shall not lose seniority in the lower classification or grade from which such promotion was made, but shall return to employment and be reinstated in the position held in such lower classification or grade. [1959 c.252 §32]

Source: Section 242.766 — Appointment or rejection of certified candidates by appointing power; probation; discharge; demotion, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors242.­html.

242.050
Civil service for employees of certain districts after annexation
242.310
Short title
242.320
Definitions for ORS 242.310 to 242.640
242.330
Civil service board
242.340
Qualifications of commissioners
242.350
Terms and compensation of commissioners
242.360
Removal and vacancies
242.370
Secretary
242.380
Offices and clerical help
242.390
Rules
242.400
Annual report
242.410
Records preserved
242.420
Investigations
242.510
Classified service
242.520
Merit system to be observed
242.530
Competitive examinations
242.540
Character of examinations
242.550
Evidence of fitness for appointment
242.560
Register of eligible candidates
242.570
Certification of candidates for vacancies
242.580
Probation
242.590
Permanent appointments
242.600
Emergency appointments
242.610
Suspension
242.620
Dismissal
242.630
Investigation
242.635
Board approval necessary for eligibility after dismissal
242.640
Prohibited conduct
242.702
Definitions for ORS 242.702 to 242.824
242.704
Political subdivisions and positions to which ORS 242.702 to 242.824 apply
242.706
Civil service commission
242.708
Qualifications of commissioners
242.710
Removal of commissioners
242.712
Chairperson of commission
242.714
Preparation of budget
242.716
Chief examiner and secretary of commission
242.718
Offices and clerical help for commission
242.720
Officers of political subdivision to assist commission
242.722
Preservation of records and examinations
242.724
Rules of commission
242.726
Investigation by commission of abuses
242.728
Administering oaths
242.730
Witness fees
242.732
Procedure in hearings before commission
242.734
Action to secure compliance with ORS 242.702 to 242.824
242.736
Commission certification of payroll required
242.738
Payments to persons not certified by commission prohibited
242.752
Basis of appointment and promotion
242.754
Classification of positions
242.756
Effect on incumbent when position first becomes subject to civil service
242.758
Examinations
242.760
Qualifications for admission to examination
242.762
Promotional examinations
242.764
Entrance and promotion register
242.766
Appointment or rejection of certified candidates by appointing power
242.768
Permanent and temporary appointments
242.770
Vacancies
242.772
Report of appointing power to commission
242.774
Civil service roster
242.792
Leave of absence
242.794
Transfer or reinstatement
242.796
Grounds for dismissal, demotion, suspension or deprivation of special privileges
242.798
Dismissal, demotion, suspension or deprivation of special privileges only for cause
242.800
Investigation and hearing upon demand of accused
242.802
Findings of commission
242.804
Appeal from finding of commission
242.822
Prohibited conduct generally
242.824
Contribution to political or religious funds or performance of political service
242.990
Penalties
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